Re: surgery July 12th

[Guest guest]

Hi Tad,

This has been one of those 'big' questions for so long -- along with

" which ear should I implant? " When I was implanted, the 3G was not yet out so I

had to start with the BWP. I do think that having one of each is better. I

have heard about many people who have actually preferred the BWP to the 3G

because they find the BWP to be either clearer, orlouder, or stronger or

whatever

word they use. I personally like the sound of the 3G better and knew it right

away. However, if I had started with only one type of processor, then I

wouldn't know otherwise. Since the 3G is not an exact duplicate of the BWP, you

have

more choice as far as whether you end up having a preference for the sound.

And ceratinly you also have the freedom to go wireless or not as you choose if

you like the sound of both. At this point, I never use the BWP but I am glad

I had it in the beginning because it allowed me a lot greater flexibility to

change the sound to best fit my needs in any listening situation.

In a message dated 6/28/2004 3:09:45 PM Eastern Standard Time,

tadxl@... writes:

I was wondering if any of you have opinions on getting both or just

one of them. I think the real difference between those two is the

battery life and comfort of wearing them, bte or bwp. But being able

to learn and listen as I get used to them, they both should both have

the same results as far as hearing things. I do know the SPRint has

more control over sounds as far as sensitivity levels. But I'm just

looking to see if they both will output the same sounds while just

having the option to chose which device will be easiest for me to use

for different scenarios. Look forward to hearing your inputs.

Tad Green

[Guest guest]

I think the decision about getting one of each processor or two of either type

is a difficult one for most so I'm not surprised to see you bring up this

discussion. Each processor has it's own individual value. The Sprint offers 4

programs and lots of easy access options you can work to optimize your hearing

in any given situation. Some people find it uncomfortable because of the wires,

but men have less of a problem with this than women. I never found that it was

a problem as I just wanted whatever would give me hearing. I personally like

the fact that you can use rechargables with it if you wish but it also takes

regular disposable AA batteries as well. I have no problem wearing it at all

and like to use it when I'm at home.

The 3G is a wonderful processor. It's convenient, small, works extremely well

in just about all situations, is easy to change batteries and hearing needs.

The telecoil is fabulous and use it very often but not for the phone. I use the

telecoil for looped areas and it can be used with attachments and ALD's. The

batteries are easily found in an emergency at Walmart or the grocery store as

you can use regular high powered zinc air batteries but the ones offered by

Cochlear are less expensive and easy to get. Since the 3G gives you 2 programs,

most of us usually settle on one that we prefer.

I use them both and love them both. The main thing is that they give me

hearing. Without them - I have none. The decision on which to purchase is

really an individual one. If you don't think you would like wires, you'd

probably prefer the 3G as the Sprint may end up in your draw unused but if you

don't mind wires.. having one of each is a great idea.

Alice

[Guest guest]

Hi Tad:

I use both the BTE and BWP. To me the BWP seems to bring in slightly more

sound so I use it at work and places where hearing is crucial. Other people

like the sound on the BTE better. When I get home and can relax I switch to

the BTE. The BWP also has some software options not available on the

BTE--ARDO?

Hal